Dr. HARIHARAN NARAYANAN

Is a renowned academician and the Founder and Director of Shri Academy, based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor in Business, Finance and Accounting at BDL Campus, Botho University, Gaborone, Botswana. For more information, visit his profile at Botho University: https://eswatini.bothouniversity.com/staff/dr-hariharan-narayanan/ . In addition, he holds adjunct professorships at Poznan University of Economics and Business, Poland, and Vishwakarma University, Pune, India. He also acts as an External Moderator for the School of Business Management, Governance and Economics at the University of Namibia, specifically in the Department of Enterprise Development and Management. He is a qualified Independent Director, accredited by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India (IDDB-NR-202005-027020). Additionally, he is a member of the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

With over 30 years of experience in academia, Dr. Hariharan Narayanan has taught core finance, accounting, taxation and business subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as in professional courses, at prestigious institutions in India and abroad. He has also actively participated in various national and international conferences, where he has attended and presented papers.

He is a member of the Board of Studies and an examiner at various universities and professional institutes. Additionally, he is on the Advisory / Editorial Board of several management journals published from USA, UK, Singapore and India. His areas of expertise include Taxation, Accountancy, Finance and Higher Education.

He has supervised 6 Ph.D. scholars, contributing significantly to the research and academic community. In addition, he has guided over 1,500 postgraduate projects for both Indian and international universities, showcasing his extensive experience in mentoring and shaping the next generation of professionals in his field. He has authored around 25 books on finance, taxation, accounting, and higher education, all of which are available on amazon.com / https://amazon.com/author/dr.hariharannarayanan

His qualifications have been recognized at an international level, as evidenced by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) approving and recognizing his qualifications as equivalent to NCQF Level 10, demonstrating his global academic standing and expertise. This recognition further highlights his contributions to academia and his standing as an authority in his specialized areas. In addition to his academic credentials, he is a seasoned professional with a deep commitment to the development of students and educational institutions. He is well-versed in Learning & Development, Education Management, and Research & Publications across diverse educational sectors in India and internationally. His expertise extends to identifying student learning needs and creating customized educational solutions, enhancing classroom functionality, and applying various methodologies for course analysis and enhancement. With high proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Blackboard, Moodle, Turnitin, and Campus Nexus, Dr. Hariharan Narayanan is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth for students.

His Core Competencies are:
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Learning & Development
• Recruitment & Selection
• Teaching & Education Management
• Curriculum Development & Implementation
• Research & Publications
• Education Administration
• Classroom Management
• Team Building & Leadership

Dr. Hariharan Narayanan's work ethic, dedication, and passion for education, combined with his excellent communication skills, make him a distinguished leader in the field of higher education.